To prove how fast Surfshark is, we compared download and upload speeds between servers in Europe, Australia, and the US.
| Speed without a VPN | Speed on a local VPN server | Speed on a US VPN server | Speed on an Australian VPN server | |
| Ping | 6 ms | 30 ms | 119 ms | 299 ms |
| Average download speed | 308.41 Mbs | 260.79 Mbps | 250.81 Mbps | 190.87 Mbps |
| Average upload speed | 204.53 Mbps | 170.01 Mbps | 139.19 Mbps | 63.32 Mbps |
Surfshark uses over 3200 servers strategically placed around the globe.
Our server network is continuously optimized for speed and efficiency, offering you the fastest VPN experience wherever you are.
VPN protocols determine how data is encrypted and transmitted across networks.
Surfshark uses cutting-edge VPN protocols like WireGuard and IKEv2, which are known for achieving the optimal balance between speed and security.
Encryption keeps your traffic secure from unauthorized access. A high-speed VPN should aim for its efficiency.
Surfshark utilizes AES-256 and ChaCha20 algorithms, engineered for top-tier security with minimal impact on your connection.
Unlike some VPN providers that throttle your speed based on data usage, Surfshark offers unlimited bandwidth.
This means you can stream, download, and browse as much as you want without worrying about hitting a data cap.
Our goal at Surfshark isn’t just to get you from point A to point B fastest but to make it an experience you’ll want to revisit. Here’s what to expect:
Few things in life are as anticlimactic as buffering. With Surfshark, you can stream HD and 4K without ever having to look at that dreaded buffering wheel. Our high-speed VPN ensures you get the best video quality with zero interruptions.
Online gaming demands low latency, and a slow VPN can turn your gaming experience into a frustrating lag-fest. Surfshark’s high-speed VPN servers are optimized to keep your ping low and your gameplay smooth, even during peak times.
Browsing should be quick and responsive, not a waiting game. A high-speed VPN like Surfshark lets you surf the web without the sluggishness you might experience with other VPNs. Pages load faster, and you can jump between tabs and sites without missing a beat.
Whether you’re downloading email attachments, software, or media, a high-speed VPN ensures that your downloads don’t take forever. Surfshark’s unlimited bandwidth and fast server speeds mean you can get what you need in time.
Even with a top-tier VPN like Surfshark, there are steps you can take to maximize your speed:
Don’t forget to run a speed test and compare the results!
Your internet connection can be slow due to factors outside of your VPN, such as:
Some ISPs limit your speed based on usage, especially if you stream or download a lot. Because Surfshark encrypts your connection, your ISP has no reason to slow you down.
If you don’t have a location preference, Surfshark’s Quick-connect feature will automatically find and connect you to the fastest available server, so you don’t have to spend time looking.
You can connect as many devices as you want without affecting your speed. Surfshark offers unlimited simultaneous connections, so all your devices stay protected.
Ads can slow down your browsing experience. Surfshark’s CleanWeb feature blocks ads, trackers, and malware, giving you faster load times and a safer online experience.
Surfshark’s Bypasser is a split tunneling feature that lets you control which apps go through the VPN. This can improve your connection speed by letting non-sensitive traffic bypass the VPN.
Surfshark doesn’t track or store information about your activity. We have a strict no-logs policy, so you can rest assured that your information remains secure and private.
“Surfshark has been a seriously fast provider for a good while now, and in my latest round of testing it only solidified this fact. On my 1Gbps connection it delivered speeds in excess of 950Mbps when using WireGuard, and on a faster line I think it could achieve much more.”
“Surfshark server speeds were solid, if not particularly outstanding. They averaged just over 61 percent of the base download speed and a slightly more impressive 72 percent of the base upload speed.”
